Orexin receptor type 1 (Ox1R or OX₁), also known as hypocretin receptor type 1 (HcrtR1), is a

protein Proteins are large biomolecules and macromolecules that comprise one or more long chains of amino acid residues. Proteins perform a vast array of functions within organisms, including catalysing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, respo ...

that in humans is encoded by the HCRTR1

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Function

The orexin 1 receptor (OX₁), is a

G-protein coupled receptor G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), also known as seven-(pass)-transmembrane domain receptors, 7TM receptors, heptahelical receptors, serpentine receptors, and G protein-linked receptors (GPLR), form a large group of protein family, evolution ...

that is heavily expressed in projections from the

lateral hypothalamus The lateral hypothalamus (LH), also called the lateral hypothalamic area (LHA), contains the primary orexinergic nucleus within the hypothalamus that widely projects throughout the nervous system; this system of neurons mediates an array of cognit ...

and is involved in the regulation of feeding behaviour. OX₁ selectively binds the

orexin-A Orexin-A, also known as hypocretin-1, is a naturally occurring neuropeptide and orexin isoform. The orexinergic nucleus in the lateral hypothalamus is the primary orexin projection system in the brain. Structure Orexin-A is a peptide composed of ...

neuropeptide. It shares 64% identity with OX₂.

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Agonists

Orexin-A Orexin-A, also known as hypocretin-1, is a naturally occurring neuropeptide and orexin isoform. The orexinergic nucleus in the lateral hypothalamus is the primary orexin projection system in the brain. Structure Orexin-A is a peptide composed of ...

Antagonists

* RTIOX-276 - Selective OX₁ antagonist * ACT-335827 - Selective OX₁ antagonist *

Almorexant Almorexant, also known by its development code ACT-078573, is an orexin antagonist, acting as a competitive antagonist of the OX1 and OX2 orexin receptors, which was being developed by the pharmaceutical companies Actelion and GSK for the trea ...

- Dual OX₁ and OX₂

antagonist An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the chief foe of the protagonist. Etymology The English word antagonist comes from the Greek ἀνταγωνιστής – ''antagonistēs'', "opponent, competitor, villain, enemy, riv ...

Lemborexant Lemborexant, sold under the brand name Dayvigo, is an orexin antagonist medication which is used in the treatment of insomnia. It is indicated specifically for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or maint ...

- Dual OX₁ and OX₂

* Nemorexant - Dual OX₁ and OX₂ antagonist *

SB-334,867 SB-334867 is an orexin antagonist. It was the first non-peptide antagonist developed that is selective for the orexin receptor subtype OX1, with around 50x selectivity for OX1 over OX2 receptors. It has been shown to produce sedative and anorec ...

- Selective OX₁ antagonist * SB-408,124 - Selective OX₁ antagonist *

SB-649,868 SB-649868 is a dual orexin receptor antagonist that was being developed by GlaxoSmithKline as a treatment for insomnia. A phase I clinical trial evaluated doses up to 80 mg, resulting in significant improvement in sleep latency without a ...

- Dual OX₁ and OX₂

* Suvorexant - Dual OX₁ and OX₂

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